2017 Kia Soul Parts Recommendation to Flat Tow
Question:
Just bought a 2017 Kia Soul Base model with 6 speed manual transmission. Looking to pull it behind a 2004 Tiffin Allegro Bus on a Freightliner chassis. Please advise on full package and options I need to get rolling.
asked by: John D
Expert Reply:
For a complete flat towing setup on your 2017 Kia Soul you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. Here are the parts I recommend:
Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - # RM-522115-5
Nighthawk All Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - # RM-676
Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit - # RM-152
Brake-Lite Relay Kit - # RM-88400
Brake Kit - Part # DM86VR for hydraulic or part # DM26VR for air motorhome brakes
High-Low Adapter - See attached article
I like the direct-connect base plate and the Nighthawk All Terrain setup because it's clean and easy to use. The diode wiring kit works with the wiring umbilical that comes with the tow bar and then the relay kit ensures your brake lights work properly. The braking kits install permanently and take a bit for the initial installation but after that it's really easy to switch them over to get ready to flat tow.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Wireless Monitoring - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Demco
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Braking System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Wireless Monitor - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 8,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 8000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Light Relay
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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